Origins: A History Podcast Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez

Join us this week, as we explore the origins of Halloween.

With both the NFL and College Football season's kicking off in a few days, we decided to explore the origins of American football. What ancient and modern sports inspired it, how did it develop and when did it become so popular in the United States. We answer all these questions and more!

Join us this week as we meet the innovators and technology that made electronic music possible.

This week, we delve into the origins of cosmetics/makeup. This is a topic that has been highly requested, so we are happy to finally bring you this episode. From the earliest use of cosmetics in ancient Egypt, through its rejection by Rome and Christianity, to its explosion in popularity during the Renaissance, enjoy the origins of cosmetics/makeup.

Wine, one of the oldest and most popular drinks in human history. This week we explore the exciting history of wine, from its ancient origins in Armenia and Georgia, to its subsequent spread across Europe.

With the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics beginning today, we decided to take a look at the ancient games to see how they differed from the modern Olympic games. We discuss the location, event schedule, competitions and awards of the ancient games, as well as the origins of some of the more modern traditions of today's games.